Ordinance 1925-93 - Laserfiche WebLink

In some cases local routes may be adjusted to encourage more commuter use. There may be cases where an existing route can be deviated slightly to serve a major employer. In some cases certain runs can be modified during peak hours to act more like express routes. Another possibility are special "subscription" routes which could offer competitive travel times. Also, in the long run, improved transit compatibility in the design-- of work sites and residential developments will help induce some modal shift. In general, however, the county's local fixed-route services will play a minor role in the overall commute trip reduction program. Commuter Express-Route Service - CT currently provides inter-county commuter express service on 15 routes between Snohomish County and Downtown Seattle. Three routes serve Eastside destinations, and six serve the University District. Commuter express service can compete very well with the automobile, especially in corridors that have HOV facilities. For instance, the service from Snohomish County to the Seattle CBD takes advantage of the HOV lanes on I-5. Travel times are comparable to or better than SOV travel times. Other factors supporting CT's inter-county express service include high parking costs in the Seattle CBD, and the large park-and-ride lots in Snohomish County. At present the limiting factors for providing more inter-county service to King County are the capital outlays for more buses and more park-and-ride stalls. CT's inter-county express service won't, obviously, help to reduce the proportion of SOV use for the major employers in Snohomish County. There is presently limited express service offered in the opposite direction, that is from King County to the major employment centers in Snohomish County. Such service is provided by Metro on an custom bus basis. No increases are planned at present. In-county express service could be a significant factor in trip reduction for some employers. The future of this type of service will depend to a large extent on the success of the recently established routes to the main Boeing plant in Everett. CT currently provides in-county commuter express service on 8 routes to Boeing. ET provides some express service to Boeing. While Boeing is the obvious destination for these initial routes, it is conceivable that new routes could be established focusing on other major employment centers such as Everett and Lynnwood. Demand-Response Service - CT currently contracts with Senior Services of Snohomish County to provide demand-response or paratransit service to the entire Public Transit Benefit Area (PTBA). The service is provided seven days per week, and includes evening service. Based on interlocal agreements with Snohomish County, Community Transit provides limited paratransit service in portions of Snohomish County that lie outside the PTBA. The extent of service in these areas depends on the conditions spelled out in the interlocal agreements. Everett transit currently provides demand-response transit service to elderly and/or disabled persons within the Cities of Everett and Mukilteo, as well as in some areas bordering the two 22